Having seen through Dongfang Hao's intentions, Chu Qingxuan smiled gently and made no further comment.

Dongfang Hao kept observing Chu Qingxuan. When he first met Chu Qingxuan, Dongfang Hao always thought that Chu Qingxuan was a woman of the night.

After hearing what Chu Qingxuan and Yue Jinyun said, Dongfang Hao changed his opinion of Chu Qingxuan.

He did want Yue Jinyun to leave, and after she left the city, his men would bring her back.

Yue Jinyun's capture from Baihualou is not good for the royal family's reputation.

He hid outside the window, waiting for Yue Jinyun to leave, but unexpectedly overheard Chu Qingxuan saying something to Yue Jinyun.

She persuaded Yue Jinyun to go back with just a few words.

He knew Yue Jinyun was lying, but he didn't call her out on it.

In fact, Long Yao should get married, especially since he was also moved when he saw Yue Jin Yun.

"You are very smart," Dongfang Hao said to Chu Qingxuan.

Chu Qingxuan looked puzzled, then smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, General."

So, what is Dongfang Hao here for today?

While Chu Qingxuan hesitated, Dongfang Hao cut to the chase and stated his intentions directly, "Miss Qingxuan, let's make a deal."

Chu Qingxuan squinted, thinking to herself, "I made a deal with Peony, but she wants to make a deal with me?"

However, she was quite interested.

Chu Qingxuan smiled alluringly and said softly, "General, please speak."

"I'll help you leave the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, and you'll stay here and act as my inside man."

Chu Qingxuan feigned ignorance, "What inside man?"

Dongfang Hao said, "As far as I know, about 30% of the court officials come to Baihualou. As long as they're not from the Fourth Prince's faction, give me a list..."

"If there is evidence of a crime, I need the evidence."

Chu Qingxuan thought for a moment and said, "This task is arduous, and I'm afraid I cannot complete it."

Dongfang Hao glanced at Chu Qingxuan, "Your eyes don't say that."

Her almond-shaped eyes sparkled like stars, radiating confidence.

The woman before me is no ordinary prostitute; she doesn't belong here.

Such a thought flashed through Dongfang Hao's mind. When he came to his senses, his phoenix eyes became deep and unfathomable, like a still pool.

Chu Qingxuan rested her chin on her hand, looked at Dongfang Hao's furrowed brows and said, "I'll act as your inside man and get information on the court officials who oppose the Fourth Prince. In return, you can take me away from Baihualou. I can agree to that."

Chu Qingxuan paused for a moment, then continued.

"As for the latter point, I have a separate condition."

Dongfang Hao pursed his lips and said calmly, "Speak."

Chu Qingxuan grinned, her smile as bright as the sunshine.

She said to Dongfang Hao, "Marry me."

Dongfang Hao frowned and refused without hesitation, "Impossible!"

Chu Qingxuan said regretfully, "It's a pity, but General, please don't be so quick to refuse. I can give you time; I'll be waiting for you anytime you're willing."

Chu Qingxuan raised an eyebrow at Dongfang Hao, whose face turned ugly.

"I will help you with whatever the general asks."

As she spoke, Chu Qingxuan gently placed her hand on Dongfang Hao's shoulder, and Dongfang Hao's body seemed to be stimulated, and he quickly dodged away.

Chu Qingxuan chuckled and teased, "General, you don't have any women around you, do you? You're so pure."

Dongfang Hao quickly stood up, his back to Chu Qingxuan, and whispered a rebuke: "Nonsense!"

Chu Qingxuan looked at the back of Dongfang Hao's head and said slowly, "To correct you, I couldn't help myself."